🌱 Church Hosts Its Largest Turkey Giveaway + New Local Home Listings

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Loganville-Grayson Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today. Today you'll find news about...

• Metro Atlanta's largest turkey giveaway ever
• A shooting that killed one teen and injured another
• Adoptable rescue pets in Loganville-Grayson

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 53 Low: 33.

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Here are the top five stories in Loganville-Grayson today:

1. A Metro Atlanta church is hosting the largest turkey giveaway ever — just in time for Thanksgiving. Stonecrest's New Birth Missionary Baptist Church has given away over 2,000 turkeys to needy families since Thursday morning. They are also providing people with boxes of fruit and vegetables, shelf-stable items, and iced tea. Over 5,000 people received Thanksgiving dinner during the event. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. Whether you’re actively looking for a new home or just interested in other properties nearby, you can start your search with five of the newest property listings in and near Loganville-Grayson. Click on a property at the link to see more photos and information about a listing. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
3. Gwinnett County Police officers are investigating an incident involving two teenagers, including one who was shot dead. The shooting happened on Wednesday night in the parking lot of La Mexicana Supermarket. There they found a wounded 17-year-old girl who was rushed to the hospital by first responders. A 16-year-old boy was also found at the scene shot to death in a car. The identities of the victims have not been released. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
4. Want to add a furry ball of four-legged love and affection to your family and make a positive impact on the Loganville-Grayson community at the same time? Many shelters are still working to fulfill adoptions and place pets with families. This week’s list of animals available for adoption near you features friendly dogs, sweet cats, and other animals waiting for their forever home. Whether you’re looking for cuddles or companionship, one of these animals could be the perfect fit for your family. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
5. Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card! The Grayson Public Library has plenty of events for the whole family to enjoy. Head over to the Lawrenceville Branch for Chess Club on Nov. 20, or enjoy Cooking With Kids at the Grayson Branch on Nov. 29. Visit the link to view everything happening at your local library. (Gwinnett County Public Library)

Today in and around Loganville-Grayson:

• Feed Atlanta Veterans At Atlanta VA Arcadia Clinic, Decatur (8:00 AM)
• Public Cars Auction At 125 Old Highway 138 (2:30 PM)
• Let’s Glow Crazy Parent’s Night Out At JM Tull Gwinnett Family YMCA, Lawrenceville (5:00 PM)
• Matthew Clark At Halton House (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office congratulates Project Coordinator Jody Jones, Project Coordinator Nicolette Mcleod, and Sergeant Luis Morales, who have all graduated from the 46th L.E.A.D. Academy! (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Shine Light Show at Coolray Field opens today! This drive-thru light experience is a great way to kick off the holiday season. (Explore Gwinnett via Instagram)
• The LHS Technology Student Association students got to attend the Fall Leadership Conference at Jekyll Island last weekend, where the robotics team made it to the quarter-finals. (Loganville High School via Facebook)
• The Loganville Christian Academy eSports Smash team brought home the second-place trophy in the GIAA State Championship! (Loganville Christian Academy Athletics via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.